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The position of Senior Tax Accountant will be based out of our Dallas, TX locations!

Summary

The Senior Income Tax Accountant is responsible for US federal and multistate income tax compliance and financial reporting of income taxes under IFRS. Core responsibilities are to ensure the accuracy and quality of income tax reporting for external purposes, effectively utilize both internal and external resources to prepare and ensure the company timely files its income tax returns, and that the income tax accounts are reasonable and accurate.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure the US federal and state income tax returns, Forms 8300, the FinCen 114 report, Forms 1042 and other necessary forms are timely prepared, supported, and filed, with effective utilization of both internal personnel, as well as external co-sourcing providers

• Ensure the timely calculation and payment of estimated income taxes to minimize penalty exposure, as well as all other tax payments due with required income tax filings

• Ensure the tax calendar is maintained so that the Company is in compliance with all income tax filing deadlines

• Assist with preparation of the IFRS consolidated income tax provision, including ETR analysis, current and deferred taxes, substantiation for all deferred tax positions, income tax payable proof and variance analysis for all annual income tax provisions

• Ensure the financial statement income tax accounts are maintained, including proper record keeping, calculation of monthly tax provisions and maintenance of income tax accounting records for the Company and its US subsidiaries

• Assist with preparation of the Company’s tax provision and related footnote disclosures required for statutory audited financial statements

• Assist with responses to all income tax correspondence received from taxing authorities and that all tax assessments are appropriate, and challenge or protest such assessments as necessary

• Provide assistance with all governmental income tax audits, including the gathering of information requested and where appropriate assist in the defense of income tax positions taken by the Company

• Ensure the efficient and effective operation of the income tax discipline within the scope of the Tax department budget, including utilization of external consultants

• Propose process improvements to simplify complex processes and procedures, including with the use of technology

• Work with cross-functional teams, including Accounting, Treasury, Finance, Legal, HR, Real Estate, and Indirect Tax

• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

• Master's Degree in Accounting or Taxation is preferred

• 6+ years of experience in a corporate tax department or a combination of experience in a corporate tax department and a top tier CPA firm preferred

• Experience with publicly traded companies, federal and state tax returns, and tax provisions

• Experience with OneSource Income Tax preferred

• Experience with ASC 740 or IAS 12

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Competent with Microsoft Office Suite; proficient with Excel

• Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects to ensure timely completion

• Aptitude to properly interpret and apply government regulations and technical requirements

• Sound analytical skills

• Solid organizational and follow-through skills

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold None

• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock None

• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment None

• Travels to offsite locations None

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position Constantly – at least 51%

• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location None

• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery Constantly – at least 51%

• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelfs, pick up boxes, or position one’s self to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet None

• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment None

• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force

• Up to 10 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%

• Up to 25 pounds None

• Up to 50 pounds None

• Up to 75 pounds None

“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”